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Lyon Hall
French Restaurant and Bar$$$$
Clarendon - Courthouse, Arlington
"Get the French press coffee."(3 Tips)
"Mussels, beer, cheese, charcuterie all solid."(15 Tips)
"Knowledgable, friendly staff and excellent beer selection."(6 Tips)
"The rabbit confit: perfect wide noodled creamy comfort dish..."(2 Tips)
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Regina MayhewMarch 3, 2014First time there and I really enjoyed our lunch: I had the poached eggs over spinach, mushrooms, and butternut squash. The donuts were good too. Will definitely will check it out for HH/dinner soon.
Bitches Who BrunchJanuary 11, 2014The Bitches Say: B. Lyon Hall is a quality restaurant with good food and a European flair—unfortunately the donuts were meh. Awarded with the Best Reason to Go South and Best Coffee awards of 2013!
EaterJuly 30, 2012Try the French onion soup, soft pretzels & any of the sausages, perhaps w/ a side of spaetzle. The beer menu features a lot of Belgians, plus four different beer flight options. [Eater 38 Member]
I have been in DC hospitality for 20+ years...I was not sold on ordering the crab eggs Benni...boy was I wrong. Can't wait to return! Great job to the weekend brunch crew.
Stephen GheysensMarch 10, 2019Mussels and French fries are always great, Croque Madame (pictured) is a tasty choice for brunch 👌🏼
Kaie S.February 23, 2020The Bavarian pretzel is divine, the Paper Plane to Paris cocktail is yummy, and the sausage platter is great.
Northern Virginia MagazineJuly 3, 2012Loved the rainbow of funky housemade donuts—ranging from plain chocolate to passion fruit-cracked peppercorn glaze—the kitchen trots out for brunch. - November 2011 issue- Northern Virginia MagazineApril 25, 2014"Try the sausages. Sample from the meat platter (wild boar rillette), fish plate (smoked trout) and cheese spread (chevre). Most of it is made in-house at Lyon Hall."
JennaAugust 13, 2014Everything is very good here & I love the outdoor seating. Service was excellent. The meat and cheese platter was a very delicious appetizer.
The Mussels Thailande are the best thing on the menu besides the beer. Also, get the fries, the pommes frites, as well. And if you want to eat outside, get reservations.
Great happy hour deals on both drinks and food--especially love the giant pretzel and the dips that come with it
Washingtonian MagazineJanuary 9, 2012The bustling cafe and bar is a place you can bring the family or come for a casually sophisticated couple’s night out. Plates are huge—you’ll likely take home a doggy bag.
Here for brunch? Try the freshly made donuts. They're warm, have a heavenly texture, and are glazed with creative and delicious toppings.
Great food, great outside seating. The plates are HUGE, so think about it when you order, might wanna share dishes unless you have a big stomach...
Josh BNovember 27, 2010Best new addition to Clarendon restaurant scene. Fantastic food, laid-back atmosphere, and reasonable prices. Love the outdoor seating and convenient location to Clarendon Metro Station.
Leandro LageraMay 29, 2016People watching patio and is in the middle of the hustle & bustle. Good take on french classics.
Outside or inside, the atmosphere is lovely. Warm soft pretzels, mussels vin blanc and pressed coffee shine. fantastic variety of beers.
Maggie MacGAugust 9, 2022This place is really good. The schnitzel is very tender and not at all greasy. Highly recommended.
•🌂いとしい °RangJ่arOenํ 〃September 20, 2012the perfect for an elegant dinner in the stylish dining room,The affordab wine list focus on French selections,there can be
So many creative twists on traditional recipes..love the scallops and the creme brûlée is to die for! Not to mention the 80s music is totally rad!!!!
Call it a stroke of bad luck, but I've never had a good batch of mussels here. Everything else - burgers, hotdogs and the various sausage options - are DELICIOUS.
Ch8rylMay 7, 2014Mussels with a side order of fries made for a delicious meal. Wonderful and friendly service too.
S CollinsJune 29, 2018Lyon Hall is very kid-friendly,and has great customer service.They get your food fast,and have great food.Go now!!
Catherine ColonJune 4, 2013Chicken was excellent! Don't be shocked when you go to the restroom and come face to face with the opposite sex while washing your hands!
David is the best damn mixologist in the area. Ask him to make you something and you will not be disappointed.
Oysters and their lovely mignonette are amazing. Everything is solid here at this Alsatian inspired neighborhood restaurant.
Good spot for Happy Hour - nice prices for drinks, mussels, and other goodies.
Darin LeZotteJanuary 31, 2013Okay, but not great. Beer selection was good, wine selection was ample but poor. Charcuterie plate was pretty good, and the Skate and Half Chicken were both good. French press was a nice finish.
Jen ShineOctober 31, 2011chicken liver/foie gras, pickled vegetables, beet and arugula salad, tagliatelle pasta, steak frites, housemade sausages
Oysters and Mussels Hofbrau all the way! The pretzel is also pretty good.
if you go for brunch - get the donutsif you go for dinner - get the amish chicken (or ate least make sure someone at your table does)
Great beer list, interesting cocktails, and the mussels are fantastic.- Leandro LageraJuly 13, 2012Try the Vichyssoise - with salmon tartare and crispy garlic chips. Cool, refreshing and creamy.http://www.foodnomad.net/2012/07/lyon-hall.html
- Leandro LageraJuly 13, 2012Try the Chocolate Mousse - Nice touch with the strawberries and the cookies on top were outstandinghttp://www.foodnomad.net/2012/07/lyon-hall.html
- Northern Virginia MagazineOctober 17, 2012"Hot dogs that would make a stadium’s version blush, come mini-sized, but still produce meaty bites." - November 2012 Issue
Christie GriffinJuly 12, 2013Good beer selection. Was particularly psyched to see Hitachino for $9. (I'm used to paying $12+ for it in NY!)
Order the fresh donuts, which the were making years before the current donut startup trend.- Leandro LageraJuly 13, 2012Try the Banh Mi - with chicken liver pate & pate de campagne. not your mom's banh mi!
- Joe WebsterJanuary 7, 2012Mussels, beer, cheese, charcuterie all solid. Try the shortrib frankfurter too.
KittyNovember 28, 2011Get the mussels with the lamb sausage during happy hour $10 worth it! We are fr Hawaii and very impressed!
S MilesJune 21, 2013Heard the mussels are awesome...I wouldn't know, I'm allergic. But I love the frankfurter
The happy hour applies outside. Grab a table on a nice day!
- wonderwillowDecember 1, 2010Best mussels of my entire life. Knowledgable, friendly staff and excellent beer selection.
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A new French brasserie in Clarendon from the restauranteurs at The Liberty Tavern.
Closed until 11:30 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- 11:30 AM–2:00 AM
- Sat–Sun
- 10:00 AM–2:00 AM
(703) 741-7636
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Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
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Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
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